Description
Learn more about botanical illustration, how to develop your creative skills and create some of your own art with local artist Ruth Sheldon.
Have you ever wanted to learn more about botanical illustration and learn how to develop your creative skills to create some of your own art works? Join this day long workshop with local Artist, Ruth Sheldon.
Course tutor: Ruth Sheldon
Course length: 1 session, Monday 26 May, 10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Course structure: This course will be held in person in the NHSN Council Room
Course cost: £30 NHSN members / £35 non-members
As part of National Trust's Blossom Week 2025 celebration in Newcastle, Natural History Society of Northumbria are pleased to welcome participants to the lovely historical room for this event.
Join fellow art enthusiasts for a relaxed and friendly introduction to botanical illustration with local artist, Ruth Sheldon. This course will show you some of the illustrating techniques used to depict botanicals and after the session, you will have made your own botanical illustration to take away with you.
All materials for this course will be provided. Light refreshments will also be provided, but please do bring packed lunch with you.
About the Project
This event is being presented as part of the 'Nature's Cure in Times of Need' project, generously supported by NHSN members and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Photography will take place at this event, please let the event lead know if you do not wish to be included in any photos.